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National Stop Snoring Week is approaching later this month. The sound of snoring is irritating and annoying and can lead to sleep deprivation for your partner. But the noise of snoring can also cause a number of health problems, including damage to your oral health. See our previous blog called ‘Is snoring damaging your teeth?’.

As many of you will know, it was our SMILE MORE open day on Thursday. The clinic was filled with eager clients ready to take advantage of the brand-new range of cosmetic savings. It was the very first time we’d offered such a number of large discount offers at Ollie & Darsh.

A smile can go a long way. It can start a friendship, dissolve an argument and spread happiness. Scientific research has shown that smiling, or just seeing a smile, is contagious and can stimulate happy thoughts, even if you’re not feeling particularly joyful at the time.

For many people, a smile is the first thing they notice about another person. Whether that’s because they’re greeted with one that is warm, friendly and makes them feel immediately at ease, or they are faced with one that is forced (or even no smile at all) – leaving them feeling on edge and uncomfortable. A lot can be said for the way we smile and greet other people, especially during an initial impression.

Most people are aware of the negative effects of smoking. It can lead to serious medical conditions and even chronic diseases such as lung cancer. However, there’s another side effect of smoking that doesn’t get as much attention, and that’s the toll it takes on your dental health.

A few days ago, we noticed a fascinating dentistry themed debate on twitter. The innocuous question went viral and sparked a polarising online debate, with Twitter users divided into several parties over the topic

We’ve noticed an increasing number of enquiries from people who are very nervous about visiting the dentist. These individuals often struggle to take the brave first step to contact us. So we thought we’d share our approach to give you some idea about the essence of what we do as a team to reassure and encourage you to conquer your anxiety.

Did you know that your teeth can look whiter or yellower depending on the lipstick you’ve chosen to don for the day? You see, regardless of the actual shade of your teeth, there are flattering lipsticks shades that bring out the white in your teeth, and there are lipsticks that simply do not do your teeth any favours.

If you’ve signed up to Cancer Research UK’s version of sugar-free February, the biggest benefit will be that you’ll be helping to beat cancer sooner. Your money (and hard work) will go towards funding life-saving research. But what are the other benefits of going sugar-free this February?